Singapore: safe haven, model society
(8 Sep) - Singapore is booming and well placed to weather any Asian storms, but success has brought its own problems. Looking out towards the sea from Singapore's Marina Bay Sands infinity swimming pool, perched precariously 57 storeys above the ground – these are tough assignments, I know, but someone has to do them – is...
Why are Australians worried about the economy?
The thoroughbred industry is big business in Australia's Hunter Valley. (9 Sep) - In the small town of Scone in New South Wales, people are enjoying a day at the races. The race course sits on the wide grassy plains that stretch out among the hills of the Upper Hunter Valley. On a bright winter's day, it is a beautiful...
Beijing says 400 million Chinese cannot speak Mandarin
Mandarin is one of the most widely-spoken languages in the world. (8 Sep) - China's Education Ministry says that about 400 million people - or 30% of the population - cannot speak the country's national language. Of the 70% of the population who can speak Mandarin, many do not do it well enough, a ministry spokeswoman told Xinhua...
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